Palace to hold Liverpool? Lawro's predictions v singer Tom Grennan

Two of the Premier League’s new managers go head to head on Saturday when Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea host Unai Emery’s Arsenal – but who will come out on top?

BBC Sport football expert Mark Lawrenson was not impressed by the Gunners in their defeat by Manchester City last weekend, saying: “I may have to revise my prediction that Arsenal will finish fourth.

“It was a little bit of a mish-mash of a performance, the kind of thing I have seen before where a manager is new to the Premier League and does not really grasp what it is all about.

“City are the best team in the country – there is no argument about that – but Arsenal let them have so much time on the ball, they were asking for trouble. I just wonder what Emery might change for his side’s trip to Stamford Bridge?”

Lawro is making predictions for all 380 top-flight matches this season, against a variety of guests.

This week’s guest is singer Tom Grennan, who was on the books of Luton Town, Northampton and Stevenage as a youngster and is a Manchester United fan.

“I’ve got pictures of myself in a United baby grow. I have a big Irish family, who are all United fans, so it has been drilled into me since I was young,” he told BBC Sport.

“My first United memory was watching Paul Scholes and being in awe of him. For me, when I was young, he was my hero. My first memory of going to watch them was against Bolton and we beat them 4-1. I think [Cristiano] Ronaldo scored two.”

However, he is not optimistic about their chances of success this season.

“I don’t think we’ll win the Premier League,” he added. “There are sides out there that are just powerhouses. I think we’ll finish third – Man City, Liverpool, then United.”

Predictions: Manchester United fan Tom Grennan takes on Lawro

Premier League predictions – week 2

Result

Lawro

Tom

SATURDAY

Cardiff v Newcastle

x-x

1-1

2-1

Everton v Southampton

x-x

2-0

1-0

Leicester v Wolves

x-x

2-1

0-2

Tottenham v Fulham

x-x

2-0

2-0

West Ham v Bournemouth

x-x

1-1

1-0

Chelsea v Arsenal

x-x

2-0

2-0

SUNDAY

Burnley v Watford

x-x

1-0

1-1

Man City v Huddersfield

x-x

3-0

4-0

Brighton v Man Utd

x-x

1-2

0-2

MONDAY

Crystal Palace v Liverpool

x-x

1-1

2-0

A correct result (picking a win, draw or defeat) is worth 10 points. The exact score earns 40 points.

I would expect Neil Warnock’s side to make things a lot more difficult for Newcastle in their first home game back in the top flight, though.

And the Bluebirds fans will play a part too – they have to, because Cardiff’s home form is going to play a huge role in their survival fight.

I cannot see many goals in this, but the dynamic between the two managers is going to be great to watch, because Warnock and Magpies boss Rafael Benitez have a bit of history.

Newcastle also lost their first game of the season, at home to Tottenham, but they put in a decent performance and I don’t see them struggling this season. Cardiff are a different story, though.

Lawro’s prediction: 1-1

Tom’s prediction: 2-1

Everton v Southampton

The Everton fans will appreciate the football that new boss Marco Silva tries to play and there will be a great atmosphere for his first home game in charge – there always is at Goodison Park, no matter how good the team are.

Southampton improved once their new striker Danny Ings came on in the second half of their draw with Burnley last week, but I am still going for Silva to get a win.

Wolves came back from behind twice to draw with Everton last week and this is another big test for them.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are at their best when they are dominating possession, although I am not sure how strong they are under pressure.

I suspect we might find out on Saturday, because I am expecting the Foxes to make a lot of chances.

Lawro’s prediction: 2-1

Tom’s prediction: My granddad is a Wolves fan and I have a little soft spot for them. 0-2

Tottenham v Fulham

I don’t think Tottenham will be worried about playing at Wembley for a bit longer than planned, and they put in a pretty solid performance to beat Newcastle last week.

Dele Alli’s new goal celebration has got everyone having a go

Fulham face another London club, after losing at home to Crystal Palace last time out,. Things do not get any easier for them this weekend.

My worry about Fulham is that they are easy on the eye and play nice football, but where are their goals going to come from? It is going to be very interesting to see how they get on in the next few weeks.

MONDAY

Eagles manager Roy Hodgson will not give them any space – it is a big part of the way his teams play – and his side will keep this game very tight.

Reds were better than I expected – Klopp

Liverpool were impressive against the Hammers, even if you take into account they were up against quite ordinary opposition, but it will be interesting to see how they get on in a much more competitive game.

Lawro’s prediction: 1-1

Tom’s prediction: 2-0. Big statement. Wilfried Zaha with two.

Lawro was speaking to BBC Sport’s Chris Bevan.

How did Lawro do last week?

On the opening weekend of the new Premier League season, Lawro got five correct results, including one perfect score, from 10 matches, for a total of 80 points.